19 Apr 2024 07:03:32
"It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again. "
And the last three games have proved how right he was.
Last night was desperately disappointing.
We started exactly as we needed to. Quick movement, quick passing and aggressive. Trent in a wide position and we win a penalty. Brilliant, the early goal we needed. Now kick on. And the kick on never really came. Passing mistakes started to kill the flow and as the first half went on the lack of width and slow pace returned the threat we posed started to fizzle out and when Mo misses that chance, so does the game. Atalanta defenders could play the second half with their slippers on. Two shots in the second half simply isn't good enough when you need to stay in a competition.
This has been a magnificent era for the club but it really felt like the end of an era last night. Compare that performance to some of the greatest nights under Klopp and the difference couldn't be any more stark.
Until it's impossible I will still hold out hope he can do one more miraculous feat in dragging us to the title but right now the thought we can win six on the bounce, which we will almost certainly need, couldn't look any less likely.
Why does this season hurt because it's the hope that kills you. And why did we have the hope and belief? Why did we believe that a quad was on? A quad! Because a great manager turned us from doubters to believers. Because this squad had taken us places none of us really thought he were likely to reach, Whatever the reason for the drop off, we have six games left with one of our greatest ever managers. Let's just enjoy him being there.
19 Apr 2024 07:24:45
Great Post wassa, every point made spot on.
19 Apr 2024 07:27:50
The way we are playing it will be a fight for 4th place and am not even joking.
19 Apr 2024 08:09:05
Take Salah out the side and start playing more direct instead of 18 passes round the back, we look exactly like we did before Rodgers and Rafa left, last night that space behind defense first half was crying out for us to go long more.
19 Apr 2024 08:22:52
It’s been an amazing journey with Klopp. So many great moments and so much great football to enjoy. All things come to an end and we should be thankful that we had him for so long. I don’t buy into the team being under stress to achieve just for him. Prior to going out of the cup we had taken 22 from 26 points in the league. Pressure grows on any team towards the end of the season and particularly when in the hunt for trophies. We don’t know why his departure was announced when it was but it may have been leaked if he didn’t come out and say it and also it would have been difficult for him to look his players in the eye knowing he was holding something back. Let’s enjoy the last six games and see what it brings. Thanks for the memories Jurgen and all the very best with what the future brings. Time for a change it feels like but thanks so much for everything. YNWA.
19 Apr 2024 08:34:37
Nice Post Wassa. Summed it up. We wouldn't be so hopeful and so expectant if it hadn't been for these last great years that Jurgen gave us. It's a great shame the way it seems to be ending at the moment but let us not start bemoaning the guy who got us back here in the first place. Particularly when we know he's leaving and we know why. The players need to look at themselves for me. Giving possession away over and over. No movement, no imagination, no urgency and woeful finishing. Yes Klopp looks out of ideas atm but at least he has the self awareness to have known this and made the announcement. It can't be Klopps tactics or lack of energy that make the players forget how to pass the ball forward. There seems to be a bit of fans rejecting him before he leaves to make themselves feel better that the best manager we've had in decades has decided to leave us. We're better than that. He deserves a legend's send off even if we lose the last 6 games.
19 Apr 2024 09:20:44
"It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again. "
And what happens if he picks up another job in 12 months time? You say he would miraculously bring back his mojo and lost energy? I think Klopp is done with this group. he is what? 3 years older to Pep who seems to have absolutely no issues at City.
19 Apr 2024 09:31:32
Apart from Man City, every other team in the 4 divisions would be happy with adding the League Cup to the trophy cabinet. That is how high Klopp has set the bar, that we are talking about being disappointed with just one trophy.
The quadruple has never been done, that we have come so close under Klopp is amazing. To be in that position twice is nothing short of spectacular. I will always be thankful to him and the team for that.
It may be time for a change but I am going to remember his tenure with the fondness and admiration he deserves. Thank you for making us believe again.
19 Apr 2024 09:33:09
To be honest last night looked like 11 guys on the pitch with no game plan. Frantic at best, disorganised and playing with very little thought into what they were actually trying to achieve.
Ah well, what can you do ?♂️.
19 Apr 2024 23:03:39
I don’t care where we finish in league as long as klopp leaves in good health.